Trekking in Agadir

Morocco in North-Western Africa is a beautiful land with a 3500 km coastline, picturesque landscapes, mountains covered with verdant forests. With its four distinctive mountain ranges consisting of the Rif, the High Atlas, the Middle Atlas and the Anti-Atlas, Morocco offers excellent trekking opportunities. With the aid of Moroccan National Tourist Office or local tour operators various trekking trips can be organized. You would love to explore the natural beauty of this place with diverse topographic features.

Agadir, situated at the southwest of Morocco, in the foothills of Atlas Mountains offers access to two the Anti-Atlas mountain range, the last range before the Sahara, and the High Atlas. One of the most famous treks in the High Atlas is climbing up the highest peak of North Africa- Jebel Toubkal which is 4167 m high. You can trek throughout the year, but the best time to trek is from April to October. Toubkal can be reached after a one hour drive from Marrakech. Normally, this trek starts from the scenic village of Imlil. Before starting your trek please ensure that you are accompanied by professional trekking guides. While trekking you may stay in gîtes (resting places) and small hotels along popular trails.

If you want to seek more adventure, then you may try to climb the quartz stone face of Djebel Al-Kest (2 359m) and the twin pinnacles of Adrar Mqorn (2 344 m). Also try trekking the Jebel Siroua, a volcano with an elevation of 3304 m in the eastern part of the Anti-Atlas Mountain range and the Tichka plateau in the Western part of the High Atlas.